The Smarter Balanced assessment system, supported by Data Recognition Corporation (DRC), provides educators with standards-aligned assessment tools and instructional resources to support teaching and learning. The system includes interim assessments and a summative assessment aligned to academic standards, along with integrated resources that help inform instruction and monitor student progress.
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments (Grades 3-8)
The Smarter Balanced Interim are available for students in grades 3-8 for both ELA and Mathematics. Interim Comprehensive Assessments (ICAs) and Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs) are both offered as assessment options. Interim assessments are administered online and use the same delivery software as the M-STEP. Educators have the flexibility to re-administer interims any number of times.
Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments (Grades K-2)
The Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments for grades K-2 are fully aligned to Michigan's Academic Standards and may be used as one measure of student growth. The assessments were developed in cooperation with Michigan Educators beginning with item writing and continuing through field-test data review. The benchmark assessments currently offered by Michigan are for students in Kindergarten, first grade and second grade in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.
Vendor/Sponsor/Owner: https://www.datarecognitioncorp.com/
Contact:
DRC Customer Support can be contacted at (877) 560-8378 or by emailing misupport@datarecognitioncorp.com
Michigan DataHub Help Desk for assistance with integration setup
Documentation Links:
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments Link: https://drcsmarterinterim.com/
Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments Link: https://www.michigan.gov/earlylitandmath
Integration Steps: contact Michigan DataHub Help Desk for assistance with integration setup
Step 1: Add Custom Export - DRCStudentList and rename it with DistrictStateID-DistrictName
Navigate to Reports > Manage Custom Exports
In the Select Query Tag dropdown at the bottom of the screen, choose DRCStudentList
Click Create Export Set
To rename the report, click on the new report named DRCStudentList on the left side of the screen
Click Preview Results at the top of the screen
Update the Query Name of the report by removing DRCStudentList and adding DistrictStateID-DistrictName (example: 12345-PleasantPublicSchools)
Click Continue at the top of the screen
Navigate back to the main screen in Michigan DataHub.
Step 2: Add Outbound Integration
Navigate to Manage District screen (main screen)
Scroll to the Outbound Integration section (center section) and click on the Add Integration link:
System Type: Assessment System
Vendor: Data Recognition Corp
System: DRC Smarter Balanced Assessments – V1
Output Type: Custom Export
Output: DRCStudentList
Year: Current Year
Destinations
Click "Add Destination" button
Status: Active
Delivery Type: DRC Smarter Balanced Assessment
Schedule
Run at Next Available Cycle: check
Schedule Type: Daily
Start Date: Today's Date
Start Time: Choose anytime after the end of the school day
Repeat Every: 1 Day
Notification Emails: Fill in if you or someone else wants to be notified
Notes: Any notes you would like to add
Click Submit
Navigate back to the main screen in Michigan DataHub.
Step 3: Scroll to the API Integrations section (bottom right corner of screen) and click on the Add Integration link:
System Type: Assessment System
Vendor: Data Recognition Corp
System: DRC Smarter Balanced Assessments – V1
Profile: Assessment
Allow Viewing of Credentials in Management Portal: Must be check so vendor can see your credentials for accessing data.
Click Submit when these selections are made
*** Outbound Integration and API will need to be completed by a Technical Contact in your districts MiDataHub cockpit.
**** The Outbound Integration sends data to DRC so they know what students are enrolled. The API Integration then brings the test scores back into the Michigan DataHub based on the students they received from the Outbound Integration.